Is it just me?

Is it just me or do you see a resemblance between the Star Wars saga and today's political environment? Is George Lucas the all knowing prophet? Think about it, a senator becomes the Supreme Chancellor (Palpatine) and is granted the highest power in the universe by the governing body (Galactic Senate). Who would have known that he was also the Emperor of Empire. Kinda scary! He controls the Trade Federation, the Bankers Klan, Techno Union and eventually the Clone Army (Stormtroopers).

Meanwhile, there is the Rebel Alliance with the assistance of the Jedi Knights trying to bring balance to the galaxy. I had this thought while watching one of the newest movies in the saga and then I started to assemble the cast:

The Dark Side

Senator Palpatine/Emporer: Barack Obama
Darth Vador: Rahm Emanuel
Count Doku: Joe Biden
Jaba the Hut: Bill Clinton
Gardulla the Hut (Jaba's wife): Hillary Clinton

The Rebels

Luke Skywalker: Bobby Jindal
Princess Leah: Sarah Palin
Han Solo: Shawn Hannity
Chewbacca: Mike Huckabee
Yoda: Ron Paul!
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Pat Buchanan?

Just to name a few, please help with some additions or comments. Remeber a great debate has two sides, it's what keep the balance in The Force!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

With economy in shambles, Congress gets a raise!

OK, let me see if I get this correct. Millions of dollars (my bad, trillions) that comes from tax collection (that's us) has gone to private industries as a bailout. President Bush has now extended billions to the auto companies and now Congress agrees to a pay increase. What the hell is going on! This is the second time that Chrysler has been rescued by the government! How many of you drive Honda's out there? You should be really pissed! Your elected officials voted to increase their pay while telling the management of private industries to decrease theirs.

Under the new administration should I expect a check from my Congressman or Senator? Consider it a refund for the terrible job that they are doing? Maybe I should sit back and wait for the new administration to spread the wealth a bit. Either way, we are traveling down a dark and narrow road, unless of course you want the mightiest and most free nation in the history of mankind to become socialist. Not me, I would rather be free!!!!!!